What are the technical information used in electrical work
British standards
Statutory documents
Codesofpractice
Technical data
manufacturers instructions
Specification
British standards (BS) publications are technical specifications or practices that can be used a guidance for the:
Productionofaproduct
carryingoutaprocess
Providingaservice
Normally the use of standards is voluntary and impose legal responsibilities only when required in specifications and codes of practice
What is Code of practice
A set of regulations for the design and instillation of electrical wiring in a building
It's a set of written rules which explains how to achieve the standards required for safety, conduct, operational integrity and ensure industry compliance with consumer confidence
Electrical code
A set of regulations for the design and installation of electrical wiring in buildings
Intention of electrical code
To provide standards to ensure electrical wiring systems that are safe for people and property where hazardous and/or unusual operating conditions for design and installation
Factors considered in electrical code
Electric cables
Switchgear
Control equipment
Electrical code considerations
Circuit operating voltage
Electric current capability
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature range
Moisture levels
Exposure to sunlight
Chemicals
Explosive environments
Wiring safety codes or regulations
Ensure both wiring and associated devices are designed, selected and installed so that they are safe for use
A technical data sheet is a document that summarizes the performance and other technical characteristics of:
A product
Machine
Component
Material
A subsystem
A power supply
Software
In sufficient detail to be used by any skilled person, technician or engineer to integrate a component into a system or to solve issues within a system or to enable correct instillation and maintenance of a system
Manufacturer instructions
Contain specific details about the product that are not readily available anywhere else
Must cover intended use, ways the product should not be used
The manner of installation
Correct use to ensure health and safety
Safe maintenance, including cleaning
User instructions
Should be comprehensive, easy to understand, and in the user's own language
Following manufacturer's instructions
Will allow one to comply with safety legislations
Where an accident occurs and the defendant didn't use manufacturer's guidance and instructions
It can be used against the defendant
What are Specifications
Document describing the materials and workmanship required for a development
Specifications can be incredibly wide-ranging - covering the establishment of:
The site
The type of contract to be used
The performance criteria of the asset
The quality of the systems and products
Which standards are applicable
How they should be executed, and even the products to be used
Specifications are used in
Construction
Aerospace
Oil
Gas
Automotive and Manufacturing
What does Specifications not include
Cost
Quantity or drawn information
And so need to be read alongside other information such as quantities, schedules and drawings
What is Statutory documents
Its the general term that embraces main laws passed by government, and includes Acts of Parliament, Act of pre-UK Parliaments, and Acts of the Scottish Parliament etc.
They are used to create new laws or to introduce changes to existing ones.
What is Statutory regulation or Act
It’s one that is authorised by law when it comes into force, either immediately, on a specific date, or in stages, it is then enforceable in all areas of Great Britain, where applicable